Space Truckin'
Deep Purple
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We had a lot of luck on Venus We always had a ball on Mars Meeting all the groovey people We've rocked the Milky Way so far We danced around with Borealice We're space truckin' round the the stars Come on let's go Space Truckin' Remember when we did the moonshot And Pony Trekker led the way We'd move to the Canaveral moonstop And everynaut would dance and sway We got music in our solar system We're space truckin' round the stars Come on let's go Space Truckin' The fireball that we rode was moving But now we've got a new machine Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah the freaks said Man those cats can really swing They got music in their solar system They've rocked around the Milky Way They dance around the Borealice They're Space Truckin' everyday Come on
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Written by: IAN GILLAN, IAN PAICE, JON LORD, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER GLOVER
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Space Truckin'" by Deep Purple is generally classified as hard rock and heavy metal.
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Album FactThe song is part of the band's sixth studio album titled 'Machine Head', which was released in 1972.
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Song DurationThe original album version of "Space Truckin'" runs for 4 minutes and 31 seconds, while the 1997 remix version is about 5 minutes and 48 seconds long.
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Track OrderOn the 'Machine Head' album, "Space Truckin'" is the last track.
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Live Performances"Space Truckin'" was a staple in Deep Purple's live performances and was always part of their concert setlists from 1972 – 1976, and beyond.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song are influenced by science fiction and talk about the adventures of space travel. This shows the band's interest in the futuristic themes prevalent at the time of the song's release.
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MusicianshipThe song showcases intricate musicianship, displaying the virtuosity of Jon Lord on keyboards and Ritchie Blackmore on guitar.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Space Truckin'" features the band playing live with psychedelic and space-themed visuals.
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Certified PlatinumThe album 'Machine Head,' which "Space Truckin'" is part of, is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating over one million copies sold.
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Tribute Versions"Space Truckin'" has been covered by numerous artists, including Iron Maiden and Tesla, showing its significant influence on the rock and metal genre.
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Song PopularityDespite not being released as a single, "Space Truckin'" became one of the most popular songs in the Deep Purple repertoire.
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Concert FinaleDuring live concerts in the '70s, "Space Truckin'" was often used as the final song, ending with a climactic guitar and drum jam.
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Lyrics AuthorshipThe lyrics for the song were written by all members of the band - Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.
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Netflix Series ConnectionThe song appears in the soundtrack of the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', Season 2 Episode 1.
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Inclusion in Compilation Albums"Space Truckin'" has been included in several of Deep Purple's greatest hits and compilation albums, including 'Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple' and 'The Platinum Collection.'
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